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In every way, Jena is a well-connected city. Owing to efficient traffic routes and route networks, whether you are a resident or visitor in Jena, you will always arrive at your destination swiftly, comfortably, and without incident. However, Students must obtain a separate ticket for bicycle transportation on Jena's buses and trams. Students can utilize all lines in the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) service region, including those of the Erfurt public transportation system, the PVG Weimarer Land, and others with the VMT ticket.

The International Office provides numerous chances for students to network and deepens their relationships. Additionally, it provides courses where international students can learn more about many facets of living in Jena and Germany.

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena highly values offering its international students good guidance and assistance. In the faculties and institutes, as well as the administration division, you can find qualified people to turn to who are always prepared to help, even regarding social concerns. It offers you support immediately after your arrival and throughout your study, such as through the mentoring program.

Students are consequently protected by insurance in all university buildings, on the road to and from the University, during university events, and during sports and extracurricular activities associated with the University. After you arrive, Friedrich Schiller University strongly advises obtaining personal liability insurance for your life that will pay for any damages to other people's property.

• The Studierendenwerk Thüringen also offers numerous intercultural events.
• The Fachschaftsrat (FSR), the student government at each institution or faculty, coordinates various activities, including gatherings for returning students, parties for the start of the semester, and regular tables. On the faculty or institute website, you might discover their contact details.
• The International Room and the Erasmus Student Network are only two examples of the many intercultural organizations present at the University and throughout Jena. Parties, outings, travels, theatre and museum visits, international nights, the international concert, language lessons, and monthly get-togethers are all things they arrange.
• New members are always welcome in organizations, theatre companies, and choirs.
• German public radio and television are free to anyone. However, they do require a monthly charge. Even if you don't own a radio or television, or if you never watch German television or listen to public radio, you still have to pay the charge.
• The Ernst-Haeckel-Memorial museum, the Goethe-inspired Mineralogical Collection, the Jena Phyletisches Museum, the second-oldest Botanical Garden in Middle Europe, and the Ernst-Haeckel-Memorial museum are just a few of the collections that are accessible to the general public. 
• The Goethe Memorial at the Botanical Garden and the Schiller Gardenhouse (Schillers Gartenhaus) remind Jena's two greatest minds.

On-campus housing is unavailable, but there are several off-campus options for students. 

Friedrich Schiller University Jena Campus Viva provides students with a great quality of living at very low costs. 

 Accommodation typically costs around EUR 450(INR 3600) per month.

• Studio apartments, three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom apartments, and shared apartments are among the available housing options.
• The kitchens in the apartments are completely furnished with a range, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator with a deep freeze, coffee maker, and a dining area (table with 3-4 chairs)
• Ideally situated, the city centre and train station are both easily accessible on foot.
• Everything you need is close by (including several supermarkets, shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and other establishments)